prink
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prɪŋk/
KK: /prɪŋk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To dress or groom oneself with great care and attention to detail, often in a way that shows vanity.
Example
She took an hour to prink before the party, making sure her hair and makeup were perfect.
Tense Forms
Past: prinked
Past Participle: prinked
Conversation
Did you see how long Sarah took to get ready today?
Yeah, I noticed! She really likes to prink before going out.
I guess she wants everything to be perfect for the party.
Definitely! It shows how much she cares about her appearance.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
primp
preen
groom
Antonyms
neglect
slouch
dishevel
transitive verb
Definition
To dress or decorate oneself in a flashy or showy way.
Example
She decided to prink before the party, adding extra jewelry and makeup.
Tense Forms
Past: prinked
Past Participle: prinked
Conversation
I saw you prink before the party; you looked amazing!
Thanks! I wanted to really stand out tonight.
You definitely succeeded; everyone was talking about your outfit.
Root Explanation
Prink originates from the Middle English 'prinken', meaning to adorn or dress up, which is likely derived from the Old English 'princan', meaning to prance or to show off. The word describes the act of dressing up or embellishing oneself.
Memory Tip
Think of someone 'showing off' or 'dressing up' — that's what prink means.
Visually Confused Words
sprink
rink
pink
updrink
prepink
perjink
trink
spink